A day to honour the dogs who went above and beyond to LITERALLY save their humans! Purina Canada Animal Hall of Fame 2019 It was an emotional and inspirational day at the Purina Canada Animal Hall of Fame inductee ceremony. This was my first time attending the Purina Animal Hall of Fame Award ceremony. I wasn’t sure what to expect, but I knew I was in trouble the minute they handed out packages of tissues to all in attendance. You could say I get a tad emotional when it comes to animals and pets. But add to that, stories of the brave acts these dogs accomplished, the lives of the families and people they saved, well let’s just say, it’s a good thing there were plenty of tissues to go round. In attendance were three very special dogs. Tucker, Rosco, and Shelby. All in attendance to receive their well deserved award and be inducted to the Purina Animal Hall of Fame. Achievements and Bravery Dog Heroes At the start of the ceremony, stories were shared of these dog’s achievements, and why they had been selected as this year’s recipients for the Animal Hall of Fame. Each dog went above and beyond, some, even putting their own lives at risk to protect their owners. But each dog did so purely out of love and the instinct to protect their humans and families. Below are the stories of these three heroic dogs. Three dogs I’m sure everyone can agree upon, are not only deserving of the honour to be inducted to the 2019 Purina Animal Hall of Fame, but are truly Pet Heroes! Tucker Tucker is a 6 year old Shepherd Rottweiler mix from Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario. It was Tuckers persistence, unusual behaviour of barking, pacing, whining and pawing at the bed of his owners Rachel and Jason to wake and alert them something was wrong. When Jason opened the door, he was to find that the room was filled with light and all they could see was a wall of fire. Fire alarms had not gone off because there was no smoke in the house, as it had bellowed directly outside. The couple knew they had to get out of the house right away, so Jason got one son out of his own bedroom, Rachel grabbed their other son, and they...

Fundraise for Farley Month! “Helping Pet Owners Who Need It Most” Starting October 1, 2018, the Farley Foundation kicks off its annual fundraising campaign to help those who are struggling financially to pay for veterinary care for their pets. The Farley Foundation helps pet owners in financial need by subsidizing the cost of veterinary care for their sick or injured pets. When you donate to the Farley Foundation, you change two lives: the life of a real pet and the life of their owner. You are helping to preserve and protect a bond of love and devotion, and giving hope to those who depend the most on their pets for love and companionship. Since opening its doors in 2002, the Farley Foundation has assisted more than 9,000 pets! From the smallest hamster to the largest horse, and the thousands of loved pets in between – dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, birds, chinchillas, ferrets, bearded dragons, rats, turtle and even a snake, the Farley Foundation assisted them all! Can’t make it to a veterinarian clinic, don’t worry, donations can also be made online at farleyfoundation.org. Whether you use your Farley tote bag to hide your toys from your little sisfur, or shopping for your favourite treats, you can be confident knowing that your donation to the Farley Foundation will go towards helping those people and pets that need it most. Show your support for #FundraiseForFarley by visiting a local veterinary clinic to donate—in return, you will receive a Farley Foundation tote bag! The Farley Foundation Helping Pets And The People Who Love Them Thank you for SharingTwitterFacebookPinterestEmailLike this:Like...

A day to honour the dogs who went above and beyond to LITERALLY save their humans! Purina Canada Animal Hall of Fame 2019 It was an emotional and inspirational day at the Purina Canada Animal Hall of Fame inductee ceremony. This was my first time attending the Purina Animal Hall of Fame Award ceremony. I wasn’t sure what to expect, but I knew I was in trouble the minute they handed out packages of tissues to all in attendance....

Fundraise for Farley Month! “Helping Pet Owners Who Need It Most” Starting October 1, 2018, the Farley Foundation kicks off its annual fundraising campaign to help those who are struggling financially to pay for veterinary care for their pets. The Farley Foundation helps pet owners in financial need by subsidizing the cost of veterinary care for their sick or injured pets. When you donate to the Farley Foundation, you...

The Farley Foundation Helping people. Healing Pets On Oct. 1, 2017, the Farley Foundation kicked off its largest annual fundraising campaign to help low-income pet owners in Ontario.Funds raised will help pet owners in financial need — including seniors, disabled individuals, women at risk of abuse and others receiving government assistance — by subsidizing the cost of veterinary care for their sick or injured pets. More than 300...

Dogs in the Workplace Friday June 23rd is Take your dog to work day! Workplaces offer all kinds of benefits and perks to attract potential employees. It’s not uncommon these days for offices to have a fully stocked kitchen, offer employees flexible work hours, a gym, even rest and relaxation areas. Employers are taking notice of the benefits by allowing staff to bring their dogs into the office, not just one day of the year, but each...

Pug parents have a very special, and if I dare say, crazy bond. There is just something about being a pug parent to these silly, crazy, full of love, clown like, constantly attached to our sides, bundles of squishiness! Of course “pug people” being who we are, love to meet up, socialize and get the pugs together! This past May was no exception. Pugs and their humans took over Chicago at an event called #PugsTakeChicago....

Dogtopia Erindale presents: Bubbles for Bello Save the date! June 19, 2016 10:00am to 4:00pm 1100 Burnhamthorpe Rd W, Mississauga, Ontario Sit back, relax, and let the staff at Dogtopia Erindale pamper your pooch for the second annual Bubbles for Bello. Dogtopia Erindale is holding a spa to pamper your dog for a donation of $15.00. And if you get hungry while watching someone else do all the wet work of bathing your dog, there will...

What an exciting time it was attending this years Woofstock at Woodbine Park in Toronto! The weather, although a tad warm for pugs, was just pawfect. The sun was shining all weekend and temperatures soared, breaking records for this time of year. What made this years Woofstock most memorable for me? The chance to meet so many of my friends; friends that I’ve only had the pleasure of woofing with on Twitter, Facebook and...

Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians Conference & Awards (OAVT 2016) I am not a veterinarian. I am not a registered veterinarian technician (RVT). What I am is a pet parent that had the privilege of attending the Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians Conference and Awards ceremony for 2016. It was an evening to celebrate and honour the professional veterinary technicians that dedicate their time and lives to...

Dog Lovers Days! Here’s you chance to win tickets to the Dog Lovers Days Festival, February 20, 2016, in Kitchener, Ontario! Prizes for this contest will be provided by Dog Lovers Days. We only promote products and events we think our readers will enjoy. Dog Lovers Days is an indoor event where you and your dog can join in, have fun, check out demonstrations and shop! Your dog can have a ball running a lure course, get the star...

National Cupcake Day™ Supporting SPCA’s and Humane Societies This February 29, 2016 marks the fourth annual National Cupcake Day to support local shelters, SPCA’s and Human Societies across the country. What a fun and easy way to help pets in need and a perfect excuse to eat to eat cupcakes 😉 Not a baker? No one will judge you if you decide to purchase and decorate your cupcakes! What can you do and how can you help with...

As a supporter of the Ontario SPCA and Ambassador to Royal Canin Canada, I’m pleased to promote this years iAdopt for the Holidays The goal is to place as many animals as possible into loving forever homes during the holiday season. If you’re looking to adopt a pet, you can visit your local shelter to see what animals are available for adoption, take the Meet Your Match survey or find adoptable animals at iAdopt.ca Do you...

October is Pet Fashion Month! What a better way to start off Autumn than with a new outfit – and of course end it off with a bang in your Halloween costume! Ok, not all dogs are into wearing clothes, but those with short hair need sweaters and coats to keep them warm and comfortable during the cold, wet, winter months. But even those with long hair can get into Pet Fashion Month by sporting a fancy bandana or jersey to cheer on...

A Pug on the Red Carpet Keeping my pug eyes open for all the Stars attending the Toronto International Film Festival You have to be on your paws because you never know when your favourite Star might show up. Sometimes it can be a bit of a wait, so you need to have a little pug break and sit down. I found these great balls! I was hoping to bring one home to play fetch! It’s impawtant to get your picture taken in front of as many...

June is Cat Awareness month and animal lovers around the province are donning their cat ears in support of their feline friends. Animal lovers are encouraged to order their cat ears from the BC SPCA online store at shop.spca.bc.ca or pick up a pair (by donation) from their local SPCA branch now and then wear them, take pictures of them and share them on social media the week of June 3rd. The initiative is designed to raise awareness...

There’s nothing I like better than going for a car ride with my humans, the adventure, the anticipation of where we will end up, maybe a park, possibly the pet store for a new toy. A car ride with your dog can be great fun, as long as you’re in the car together. Why together? Well, what fun is it for a dog to go for a car ride and sit alone while your humans run into a store, or stop in to see someone, even if it is...

Such an excited pug I was to be invited to the set of CTV CanadaAM to sit on the Game of Thrones Throne! I believe this is where I was meant to be, sitting high upon this Throne, ruling over my domain. I had the pawlesure of meeting, sharing the Throne, and the TV spotlight with film critic Richard Crouse! Thank you for the opportunity CTV CanadaAM and remember – This pug is always ready for her close up! Thank you for...

I had a wonderful time this past week visiting my friends at the Ontario SPCA Provincial Education & Animal Centre in Newmarket. I visited with Macy, Jet and Abby and caught up on all the latest office gossip I checked out the Meet Your Match computers in the lobby Pretended to go for a walk with the Meet Your Match dog 😉 Went outside to meet some of the dogs that are getting ready to become available for adoption When no one was...

I love going on adventures and meeting new friends, so when I was given the opportunity to attend the OAVT conference in Niagara Falls with Royal Canin Canada this month I jumped at the chance. The Falls may have been frozen over but there was no lack of warmth and cuddles from the technicians! These great group of humans were there to learn about new veterinary products and to attend seminars full of information to assist them in...

Not all dogs like going to their veterinarian’s office. The thought of having a check up, being weighed, getting needles, having our temperature taken, being poked and prodded is not what most dogs would put at the top of their list of fun things to do. So can you only imagine what it was like being the only dog at the Ontario Veterinarian Medical Convention filled with nothing but veterinarians! What was my humom doing to me?...

A Sweet Cause for Friends with Paws! 3rd Annual National Cupcake Day™ February 23rd Benefiting SPCAs and Humane Societies across Canada Animal lovers across Canada are invited to have their cupcakes and eat them too! Celebrate the third annual National Cupcake Day™, taking place Monday, February 23rd, to benefit Societies for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCAs) and Humane Societies across Canada. Originally launched by the...

I’m helping out my friends at the Ontario SPCA with their campaign: #showusyourpaws This season, make a furry friend’s holiday with the Ontario SPCA’s one-of-a-kind gifts that give back in purrs and tail wags. The Ontario SPCA’s Paws & Give™ 2014 Holiday Symbolic Giving Catalogue is filled with gifts to help change the lives of animals in need. Whether you’re shopping for the animal lover in your life, Grandparents,...

Apparently there is much more to cats than topping up their food dish and tossing them a catnip mouse so they can amuse themselves. I was invited by Royal Canin Canada to attend a taping of : Feline Environmental Enrichment The Talk Show at the CBC studios in Toronto The Feline Environmental Enrichment program will soon be available for all to listen to and learn about these somewhat independent creatures 😉 The...

Adopting a new pet brings immense joy to our homes. There are lots of animals awaiting their forever homes at Ontario SPCA Communities across the province, and their adoption campaign “iAdopt for Fall” aims to get as many animals as possible placed into their loving forever homes. To talk about our adopted pets and the iAdopt for Fall adoption campaign, the Ontario SPCA is holding a Twitter Party August 26th at 8:00 pm! Follow...

Ontario SPCA Friends for Life! Walk™ The Ontario SPCA Friends for Life! Walk™ presented by Nutrience has moved to a NEW DATE! You can help change animals lives in your community and across the province by joining the Ontario SPCA September 20th and 21st for the 2014 Friends for Life! Walk™ A weekend to save pets! Ontario SPCA Branches and Communities across Ontario are planning a weekend of events to get you and your family out with...